Etiquette and Cell Phones at Weddings

Three time NBA Championship Guard for the Miami Heat, Dywane Wade is about to marry the stunning former model and actress Gabrielle Union on August 30^th.  The wedding ceremony is causing quite a stir because the adorable couple have informed their guest that no cameras or cell phones will be allowed during their all-star celebrity nuptials; scheduled to take place in a famous Miami hotel.

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So what’s causing the stir?  Well, taking into consideration that the wedding is sure to be filled with A-list celebrities and athletes; all of whom live and breathe in the socialsphere; will probably consider their joyous 'union' (no pun intended) somewhat of a convenience, because many depend upon social media to boost their brands.   So what does the number one etiquette expert in the nation have to say about the subject?

Well according to the Emily Post’s Etipedia™, rule #7 specifically states that you shouldn’t ‘make calls in a library, theater, church, or from your table in a restaurant¹.’ So technically since the Wade’s aren’t getting married in either, people should be allowed to use their phones.  But what there’s more.  The Etipedia™ speaks specifically about weddings.  Since the ceremony is at a hotel, according to wedding etiquette, the bride and groom should notify their guests by either invitation or they could “Print a tasteful little notice in [their] program ceremony, saying: “We wish to remind you to please turn off your cell phone ringer and refrain from using your cell phone during the wedding ceremony. Thank you!²”

So there you have it ladies and gentlemen.  Were the Wade’s wrong in making their request?  Absolutely not!  And since they’ll be the ones shelling out hundreds of thousands to feed and entertain their invited guests, I think it only apropos that the guests adhere to their small four to six hour request.

So if you were thinking about making the same request – go for it! It’s your big day so why not tweet and post your own updates!  Make everyone view your pages and enter your socialsphere!  Just be kind with your request and ample with your posts!  Ready to order some social stirring invites? Visit InvitationWarehouse.com today and receive an additional 30% discount off our already competitive prices.

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SOURCES

1 http://www.emilypost.com/communication-and-technology/telephone-and-cell-phone-manners/622-top-ten-cell-phone-manners

2 http://www.emilypost.com/weddings/new-times-new-traditions/126-cell-phones-at-the-wedding-ceremony